Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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