Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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