Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines 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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