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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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