Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not 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 elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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