Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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