Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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