Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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