Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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