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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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