Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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