Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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