Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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