Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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