Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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