Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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