Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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