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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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