Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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