Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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