Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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