Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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