Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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