Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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