Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always 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 online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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