Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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