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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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