Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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