Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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