Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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