Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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