Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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