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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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