Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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