Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education 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 respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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