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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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