Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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