Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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