Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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