Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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