Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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