Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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