Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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