Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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