Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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