Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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