Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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