Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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