Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students 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 topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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