Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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