Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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