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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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