Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching 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 poor 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 classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes 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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