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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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