Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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