Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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