Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not 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 blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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