Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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