Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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