Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes 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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