Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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