Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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