Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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