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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners 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 lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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