Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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