Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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