Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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