Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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