Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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