Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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