Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses 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 many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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