Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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