Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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