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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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