Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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