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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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