Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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