Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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