Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new 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 key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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