Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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