Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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