Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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