Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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