Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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