Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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