Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually 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 topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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