Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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