Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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