Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs