Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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