Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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