Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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