Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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