Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free