Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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