Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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