Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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