Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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