Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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