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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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