Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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