Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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