Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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