Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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