Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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