Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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