Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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