Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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