Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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