Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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