Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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