Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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