Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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