Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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