Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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