Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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