Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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