Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting 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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