Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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