Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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