Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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