Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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