Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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