Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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