Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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