Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education