Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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