Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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