Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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