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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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