Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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