Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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