Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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