Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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