Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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