Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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