Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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