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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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