Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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