Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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