Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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