Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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