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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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