Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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