Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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