Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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