Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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