Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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