Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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