Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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