Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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