Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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