Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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