Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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