Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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