Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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