Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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