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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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