Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. 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 massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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