Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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