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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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