Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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