Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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