Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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