Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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