Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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