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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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