Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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