Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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