Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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