Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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