Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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