Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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