Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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