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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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