Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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