Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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