Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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