Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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