Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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