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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are 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 subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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