Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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