Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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