Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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