Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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