Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key 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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