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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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