Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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