Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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