Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources