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 regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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