Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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