Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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