Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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