Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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