Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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