Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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