Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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