Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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