Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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