Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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