Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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