Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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