Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources