Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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