Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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