Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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