Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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