Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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