Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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