Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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