Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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