Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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