Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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