Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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