Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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