Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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