Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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