Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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