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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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