Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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