Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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