Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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