Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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