Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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