Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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