Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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