Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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