Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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