Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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