Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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