Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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