Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines 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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