Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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