Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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