Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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