Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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