Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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