Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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