Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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