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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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