Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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