Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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