Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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