Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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