Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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