Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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