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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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