Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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