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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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