Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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