Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education