Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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