Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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