Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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