Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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