Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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