Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally 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. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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