Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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