Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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