Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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