Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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