Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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