Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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