Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education