Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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