Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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