Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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