Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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