Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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