Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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