Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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