Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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