Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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