Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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