Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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