Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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