Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key 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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