Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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