Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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