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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not 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 numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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