Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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