Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)