Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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