Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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