Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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