Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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