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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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