Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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