Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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