Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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