Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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