Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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