Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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