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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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