Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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