Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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