Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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