Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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