Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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