Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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