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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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