Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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