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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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