Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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