Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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