Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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