Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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