Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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