Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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