Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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