Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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