Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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