Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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