Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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