Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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