Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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