Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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