Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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