Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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