Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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