Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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