Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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