Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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