Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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