Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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