Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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