Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC