Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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