Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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