Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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