Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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