Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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