Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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