Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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