Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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