Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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