Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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