Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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