Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually 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 lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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