Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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