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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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