Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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