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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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