Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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