Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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