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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education