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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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