Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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