Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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