Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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