Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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