Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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