Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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