Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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