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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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