Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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