Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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