Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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