Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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