Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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