Learn more about the fine 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 (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs