Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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