Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always 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 online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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