Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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