Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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