Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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