Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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