Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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