Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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