Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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