Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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