Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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