Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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