Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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