Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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