Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually 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. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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