Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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