Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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