Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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