Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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