Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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