Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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