Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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