Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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