Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want 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. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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