Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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