Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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