Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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