Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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