Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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