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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free 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. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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