Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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