Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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