Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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