Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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