Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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