Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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