Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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