Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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