Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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