Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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