Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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