Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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