Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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