Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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