Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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