Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training 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 lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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