Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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