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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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