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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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