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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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