Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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