Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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