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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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