Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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