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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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