Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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