Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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