Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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