Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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