Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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