Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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