Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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