Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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