Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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