Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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