Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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