Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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