Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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