Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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