Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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