Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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