Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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