Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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