Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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