Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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