Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are 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 variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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