Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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