Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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