Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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