Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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