Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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