Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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