Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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