Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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