Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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