Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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