Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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