Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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