Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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