Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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