Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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