Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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