Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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