Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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