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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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