Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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