Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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