Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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