Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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