Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. 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 handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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