Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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