Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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