Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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