Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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