Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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 topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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