Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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