Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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