Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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