Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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