Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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