Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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