Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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