Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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