Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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