Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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