Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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