Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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