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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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