Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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