Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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