Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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