Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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