Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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