Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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