Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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