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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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