Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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