Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need 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. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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