Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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