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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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