Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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