Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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