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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs