Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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