Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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