Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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