Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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