Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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