Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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