Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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