Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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