Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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