Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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