Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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