Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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