Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically 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 many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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