Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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