Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning