Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses 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 learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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