Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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